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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $29,724 $32,601
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Sport Package 650      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Metal pedals 195      
Cargo net 155 155 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Sport Package 606      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Metal pedals 182      
Cargo net 144 144 80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 12,320 6,030 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 10,532 5,610 2,080 2,080
Destination 975 975 820 820
Total Price $45,245 $50,655 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $41,221 $47,181 $32,624 $35,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,245$50,655$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,9650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,555$46,690$34,190$37,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0$2,900
Total Invoice$41,221$47,181$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,6930-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,681$43,488$32,624$35,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,807$0$2,782

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$8,265$4,300$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,965$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,540-3,6930-95

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length175.4 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested375056%
Total Not Requested294044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested150036%
Total Not Requested264064%

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